Professional Profile

An award-nominated Registered Nurse with over 30 years of clinical experience, specialising in anaesthetic and theatre nursing across diverse surgical disciplines. Extensive background spanning NHS theatres, post-anaesthesia care, recovery, critical care, and chronic pain management.

Proven ability to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care to the highest standards of safety. Demonstrated adaptability and clinical leadership working across multiple prestigious NHS Trusts, including frontline service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborative, proactive, and mentorship-qualified, with a consistent record of supporting junior staff development.

Employment History

Locum Anaesthetic & Theatre Nurse 2020 – Present

Various NHS Trusts & Independent Hospitals — London & South East England

  • Providing specialist anaesthetic support across ENT, orthopaedics, bariatrics, colorectal, urology/robotic, thoracic, vascular, and general surgery.
  • Delivering expert post-operative assessment and recovery management within PACU environments.
  • Undertaking eye nursing assessments including pre- and post-operative patient education and complex ophthalmic case management.
  • Maintaining full compliance documentation, enabling fast onboarding and short-notice availability for urgent staffing requirements.
  • Responding to COVID-19 frontline requirements, demonstrating clinical adaptability and resilience under pressure.
Senior Anaesthetic Nurse 2010 – 2020

NHS Trust — London

  • Led anaesthetic nursing practice within busy mixed-speciality theatre suite, delivering care across elective and emergency caseloads.
  • Managed theatre equipment, consumables, and stock control to support operational efficiency.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nursing staff and student nurses, supporting their clinical development.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, audit activities, and departmental policy reviews.
Lead Nurse — Chronic Pain Clinic 2005 – 2010

NHS Trust — South East England

  • Managed day-to-day operations of a multidisciplinary chronic pain clinic, coordinating patient scheduling and clinical workflow.
  • Delivered evidence-based pain interventions and patient education in line with national guidelines.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance, clinical supplies, and compliance documentation.
  • Collaborated with consultants, physiotherapists, and psychologists to deliver holistic patient care.
Staff Nurse — Theatres, Recovery & Critical Care 1995 – 2005

Multiple NHS Trusts — London & South East England

  • Provided direct patient care across theatre, recovery, and critical care environments.
  • Developed clinical expertise in post-anaesthesia care and patient monitoring throughout the perioperative pathway.
  • Gained broad exposure to general, vascular, orthopaedic, and ENT surgical specialities.